Pppd

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pppd is used in various scenarios to create a network connection according to the PPP standard between two systems over serial connections. Several configuration files can be put in /etc/ppp/peers, passwords in /etc/ppp/chap-secrets and /etc/ppp/pap-secrets, and "inet ppp" definitions in the file /etc/network/interfaces.

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GPRS

Bluetooth DUN

Another feature that requires PPP is accessing an Openmoko device over Bluetooth within the DUN ("dial-up networking") profile.

Remote pppd

The GSM modem of an Openmoko device can be made available for a computer connected via USB or Bluetooth, using a serial device, SSH, or a TCP port. In this case, pppd run on the computer can establish a GPRS connection.

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pppd is used in various scenarios to create a network connection according to the PPP standard between two systems over serial connections. Several configuration files can be put in /etc/ppp/peers, passwords in /etc/ppp/chap-secrets and /etc/ppp/pap-secrets, and "inet ppp" definitions in the file /etc/network/interfaces.

GPRS

Bluetooth DUN

Another feature that requires PPP is accessing an Openmoko device over Bluetooth within the DUN ("dial-up networking") profile.

Remote pppd

The GSM modem of an Openmoko device can be made available for a computer connected via USB or Bluetooth, using a serial device, SSH, or a TCP port. In this case, pppd run on the computer can establish a GPRS connection.